Palmer A. Schmidt of Grafton passed away on May 13, 2016 age 86 yrs. Beloved husband of Jo-Anne (Nee Koller-Rathke). Loving father of Richard (Lori) Rathke, Dan (Laurie) Rathke, Lori (Shawn) Best and Todd (Kristina) Schmidt. Loving grandpa of Jessica, Katie, Kaily, Andrew, Sam, Michael, Scott, Elizabeth and the late Nicholas. Loving great grandpa of Aryah and Max. Dear brother of Orville Schmidt, Louvela Schultz, the late Audrey Schlehlein and the late Amy Kuether. Further survived by other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 – 2:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church 1332 Arrowhead Dr. Grafton. Visitation will be at the church on Wed. from 12 Noon – 1:45 PM. Memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church appreciated.